Celebrities live a glamorous life and we often tend to forget that they are like regular people and with a regular upbringing. We should not forget like regular people they also used to do things which we do. Many celebrities never ever dreamt of tasting stardom but they managed to become a star by their sheer hard work and intelligence.
It would be foolish to think that the celebrities are only concerned about themselves and are not interested enough to work for the betterment of society. There are many celebrities who are devoting time for worthwhile causes and helping others to lead a happy life.
Here is the list of 10 hot Celebrities who are actually incredibly smart.
1. Jenny McCarthy
This hot lady started her career as a Playboy model and in 2003 she became the Playmate of the Year. She once used to rule to the B-grade entertainment industry and was famous for her large assets and wacky sense of humor. McCarthy has hosted several TV shows including Playboy TVâs Hot Rocks, Singled out of MTV in her successful career. In 2007, this Playboy blonde started working for the betterment of autistic children. McCarthy started autism activism after doctors diagnosed her son with autism in 2005. In 2007 and 2008, McCarthy was the spokeswoman for Talk About Curing Autism.
2. George Clooney
One of the hottest Hollywood stars, George Clooney started his career portraying the role of Dr. Doug Ross on ER. Clooney later started acting in films and became a sex symbol. He is also known for his serious roles and has directed several films as well. Besides being a highly successful hollywood personality, Clooney is actively involved in bringing awareness about Darfur and other war-torn African regions. The UN named him a Messenger of Peace in 2008. He was also named as one of the worldâs 100 Most Influential People by the prestigious Time magazine.
3. Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck became a big celebrity after winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for superhit film Good Will Hunting. The award brought several producers to Affleckâs doorstep and he managed to get big films including Armageddon and Pearl Harbor. He has also direct and co-written Gone Baby Goneâs screenplay. Ben Affleck is a well-known political and social activist. He has campaigned for Barack Obama, John Kerry, and Al Gore. Affleck started supporting advocacy projects in 2008 with an aim to raise awareness over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Congo.
4. Brooke Shields
Brook Shields is not new to arc light and glamour because she had done her first modeling assignment when she was just 11 months old. Shields was once worldâs top model, gracing the cover of several prestigious Italian, French and American Vogue magazines. She also modeled for Calvin Klein. Shieldsâ acting capabilities were noticed when the played the role of Emmeline Lestrange in The Blue Lagoon. Shields enrolled in Princeton University in 1983. She holds a graduate degree in French Literature.
5. Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd had a dysfunctional childhood because she was a frequent traveler. Juddâs mother Naomi Judd and half-sister Wynona Judd are both renowned singers. Judd went to the University of Kentucky and holds a graduate degree in French. This beautiful actress is remembered for her role in Natural Born Killers, Ruby in Paradise and De-Lovely. Judd was nominated for the Golden Globe for De-Lovely. She works to raise awareness for the rights of women and animals.
6. Adam Sandler
This tall Hollywood star is famous for acting in comic films. Some of Sandlerâs most memorable films are Happy Gilmore, Click, The Wedding Singer and Big Daddy. Sandler has also played serious roles in films like Punch-Drunk Love and Reign Over Me. He is the CEO of a production company called Happy Madison Productions. In 1991, Sandler graduated with a BFA from New York University.
7. Reese Witherspoon
One of Hollywoodâs highest paid actresses, Resse Witherspoon is a brilliant actor. She is also the spokesperson for a big company named Avon. Witherspoon has won several awards including Oscar for portraying June Carter Cash in Walk the Line. She went to Stanford University to earn a major in English literature.
8. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is without doubt one of the worldâs hottest lady. She has acted in several big films. Jolie was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted. She advocated various humanitarian causes. Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador of the UNHCR. The United Nations Correspondents Association gave Jolie Citizen of the World Award for her relentless humanitarian works across the globe.
9. Claire Danes
Claire Danes started her acting career in 90s when she was a teenager. Danes is still regarded by many as one of the finest actress of the 90s. She educated at New Yorkâs Dalton School. Danes will always be remembered for her role in the hugely popular TV series My So-Called Life. She also won a Golden Globe for that role.
10. Lily Cole
Lily Cole is a super succesful model who earned her graduation degree from Londonâs Latymer Upper School. She started her career early and has walked the ramp for several top designers. She has also acted in a film called Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll. Cole played the role of Alice in this film. In 2007, she took admission in Cambridgeâs Kingâs College.